Glossary

K

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There are 28 names in this directory beginning with the letter K.
Ka’aba
The first house for the worship of God, situated at Mecca.
Kafalat-i-Yatama
Taking care of orphans.
Kafir/Kafireen
Qur’anic term – Disbeliever/(s).
Kaftan
Arabic name - Men’s long robe.
Kalima Shahadah
Declaration of Islamic faith i.e. ‘to bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, the One without partner. And to bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger.’
Kalima Tayyibah
Word or sentence. The declaration of the Islamic faith i.e. ‘there is none worthy of worship except Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.’
Khadim
Servant. A member of the youth organisation of the Jama’at.
Khaima
Arabic name - Ladies covering from head to knee.
Khalifa/Caliph
The Spiritual Head of the Muslim World
Khalifatul Masih
The successor of the Messiah.
Khalifatul Masihil Awwal
1st Khalifa.
Khalifatul Masihil Khamis
5th Khalifa
Khalifatul Masihir Rabi’
4th Khalifa
Khalifatul Masihith Thalith
3rd Khalifa
Khalifatul Masihith Thani
2nd Khalifa
Khataman Nabiyeen
Seal or Best of Prophets. Title bestowed by Allah on the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him
Khawariji
A sect in Islam who separated from Hazrat Ali and killed him.
Khidmat-e-Khalq
Service for the world. Looks after security at Jalsa etc.
Khilafat
Succession of Spiritual Heads of the Muslim World.
Khilafat-i-Rashida/Khulafa-ar-Rashideen
Succession of Spiritual Heads of the Muslim World.
Khuddam
Servants. Members of the youth organisation of the Jama’at.
Khuddamul Ahmadiyya
The Organisation of Ahmadis between the ages of 15 to 40 years.
Khulafa
Plural for Khalifahs
Khulafa-e-Ahmadiyya
Ahmadiyya Khalifahs
Khusoof/Kasoof
Eclipse of the Moon/sun. A special prayer is offered.
Khutba
A sermon.
Khutba Thania
The second sermon of the Friday Prayer recited in Arabic.
Kutub
Qur’anic term - Arabic name for books, i.e. Books of Allah.